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Marie Harper

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Published on Saturday, 02 April 2016

Marie Harper sadly passed away (March 2016) after a long battle with cancer. Marie was a dedicated animal lover and great ADANA supporter for many years. She collected money in Estepona port, cleaned at the shelter and helped with events, even after moving back to the UK she never stopped raising money and supporting us.

We send our heartfelt condolences to all Marie's family and friends.

April's SuperDog - Whitey

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Published on Saturday, 02 April 2016

"Hello my name is Whitey or Banquita for my Spanish friends. I am a white Podenco with coffee coloured patches. My ears are typical of my breed and make me look dignified and unique. My pink and white nose makes me a very cute dog. Let's not talk anymore about my looks but what really matters: my character.

"I am really quiet and my first objective when a human comes into my pen, is to get up close for cuddles. I love it when they sit down with me so that I can tell them my secrets and ask them please to give me an opportunity.

Introducing 'The Van'

ADANA’s old van was no longer roadworthy and desperately needed replacing. As ADANA relies solely on donations, replacing the van was going to be a big undertaking.

Michele Yanez-Bowker, ADANA’s President, put out a plea on Facebook asking if anyone knew of a suitable van at a good price. Fortunately for ADANA, the dog-loving Owner of Porsche Sportswagen Marbella, Michael Martens, saw the appeal for help and called ADANA straight away.

This Month's Super Dog - Nero

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Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Nero is our longest serving resident at the shelter and we have absolutely no idea why. He is a small Labrador cross and was dumped in the outside cage at the shelter in the pouring rain when he was about 3 years old and has now been with us for 5 years.

He is a super dog who appears to have no issues and would fit into any home very easily. As a privilege for being an old timer we have been letting him out loose when we are at the shelter. His favourite spot is a cushion in the office right next to the treats. Failing that he will get into any car or van he can find - he is happy in the front seat or the back, he doesn't mind as long as there's a hope he may be going home with someone. He's not really fussy who takes him home either - he loves everyone!

Extendable leads - yes or no?

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Published on Sunday, 31 January 2016

Of course we are all entitled to our own opinions and we all have good and bad experiences in our lives. Here one of our supporters would like to share with you her and her dog's story of their experience when using an extendable lead. When choosing equipment and toys for your pet do some research, listen to advice from others and this will help you to make an informed and hopefully right choice for you and your dog.

Bobby’s Story

"I cannot remember why I was found wandering around the restaurant area in Aloha, Nueva Andalucía that famous day, I was only about four months old, and had been there for a couple of days, some nice people gave me food, others, not so nice, were, well, NOT very nice to me!!

"Anyway, I saw two nice looking chaps walking into a place with a large green false lawn (I subsequently found out it was a BOWLS CLUB), and I just sort of followed them in. At the bar was a blonde lady with her blond brother and French partner...she looked kinda nice, so I sort of went up to her. She bent down, and stroked me and, well, that was it. She invited me home to her house, sat me on a towel, gave me lots of food, and let me sleep in the kitchen – and called me BOBBY, whatever that means!!

Fund raising 2016

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Published on Sunday, 31 January 2016

The annual planning meeting of the Fund raising group, normally held in October was finally held in January. A fantastic turn out heard Jayne recap on the many successful events held last year before discussions turned to this years events.

This Month's Super Dog - Dan

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Published on Sunday, 31 January 2016

Dan the Lovable Rogue, looking for his Valentine?

Dan was born in March 2014. One of ten puppies born to the dog of a homeless man. He is tan and brown, rough haired with the longest, waggiest tail. He is one of our larger dogs, Dan's legs just kept on growing when those of his siblings stopped months earlier. He loves his food and the treats he cleverly manages with soulful eyes to wheedle out of us - this would be an ideal way to train him. He walks well on a lead and is very obedient on his walks, especially if he can smell out a treat in an unsuspecting pocket. He is the most lovable rogue and a firm favourite with the volunteers who take such good care of him in the kennels.

Asociación Canina de Estepona dog food collection

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Published on Thursday, 31 December 2015

Many thanks to the Asociación Canina de Estepona who organised the 19 December food collection event for Adana and Mirada Libre Estepona where over 1000 kilos of dog food was donated by the people of Estepona. Hopefully this is just one of many events where we can all work together to improve the lives of mistreated and abandoned animals.

Awaiting Adoption

Flight Buddies Needed

We have been successful in getting a number of our dogs adopted by people in northern European countries but need help getting the adopted dogs to their new homes and are looking for people travelling to those countries to help us by becoming "flight buddies".read more...

Sponsor an ADANA Dog

Love dogs but can't give one a forever home? Why not sponsor one of our dogs or give sponsorship as a gift?read more...